How To: Buy A Gun

There are plenty of guns within the $300 to $1,850 (£182 to £1,127) range that will fit the bill for most people. From the automatic firing capability and the ambidextrous safety-catch de-cocking lever of a Beretta 92FS/96 to the Baby Eagle Polymer — one of the most popular pop-culture guns — there are a large variety of distinct guns available.

3. The person's profession or intended use for the gun.

A person's profession is typically a reflection of their entire lifestyle and everyone who buys a gun will have an individual purpose for ownership.

A farmer, for example, spends a lot of time outdoors with constant exposure to changing climate conditions and corrosive substances. Farmers could also encounter dangerous wildlife. They could do well with a large-caliber, high-powered gun.

A taxi driver, on the other hand, needs a compact gun that can be easily operated with either hand since a dangerous situation is most likely to occur while the driver is sitting in the car. For maximum safety, the driver should hide an additional gun, such as a revolver or a double-action gun, in a secret but accessible place in the car.

buying a gun: safety first

As the owner of a gun, it is your responsibility to understand and comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding firearms ownership. Many of the laws pertain to the possession, use and storage of firearms in the home and merit careful review.

Finally, if you have specific questions regarding the laws for carrying or owning a firearm, seek legal advice from an attorney, or consult your local law enforcement agency, local prosecutor, law library or the internet.

Moti Shapira began his career as a detective for the Central Unit of Investigation in the Israeli Police Force. He continues to serve with a special anti-terror unit on the IDF Reserve Forces. Over the past two decades Moti has conducted criminal investigations and intelligence gatherings for his clients worldwide. Moti is also the author of A Gun for Every Hand and Angel in a Foreign City.